DJ Life Simulator: Learn to DJ for Real
Plug in a REAL USB DJ controller or Mouse/Keyboard and learn professional mixing techniques while playing! Rise through a career of epic gigs, and master skills you can use on real decks — the only game where fun truly turns you into a professional DJ.
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About the Game
DJ Life Simulator is the first simulation game that doesn't just let you play as a DJ, it teaches you how to become one in real life using the same techniques employed by professional DJs.
Built on a solid technical and educational foundation, the game recreates the real fundamentals of professional DJing.
You can play using a mouse and keyboard or connect a compatible USB/MIDI DJ controller for an authentic mixing experience, just like using real equipment. Check the "Compatibility" section below to see the list of supported controllers.
The game only supports importing music in MP3 and WAV formats. Other audio formats (such as FLAC, M4A, AAC, AIFF, and others) are not supported yet.
Every mechanic was designed to be applicable outside the game. Here, you don't just play, you learn, practice, and grow as a real DJ.
Compatibility
DJ Life Simulator supports a wide range of MIDI-compatible DJ controllers.
Pioneer DJ (AlphaTheta) controllers work plug-and-play, with no configuration required. Controllers from Serato, Hercules, Numark, and supported Traktor models are also compatible and only require a one-time MIDI mapping or setup.
Check the compatibility table below to see the current list of tested devices.
If your controller isn't listed, download the free demo and give it a try. If you need any assistance, our community on Discord is always happy to help.
Please note: Controller support is still under active development during Early Access. Core mixing features are fully supported, but some hardware-specific functions—such as headphone cue (pre-listening), Performance Pads, and Beat FX—are not yet available. These features are planned for future updates.
Academy Mode: Learn for Real
Enter the DJ Academy and master the essential foundations of the profession.
Learn about:
• Beatmatching and beat counting
• Crossfader transitions
• Volume Fader transitions
• EQ and frequency contro
• Master Volume control
• Using effects
• Harmonic Mixing• Loops
• Ending a Set
• Track selection
All lessons are fully gamified and structured step by step, allowing beginners to start from zero and progress with confidence.
Every skill developed here is 100% transferable to real equipment.
Career Mode: From House Parties to Massive Festivals
Start your journey at small parties and work your way up to massive festival stages.
Complete missions, earn money, gain fans, unlock new gigs, and build your reputation as a rising DJ.
Your progression reflects the real growth of a DJ: bigger events require better technique, better Track selection, and a stronger ability to read the dancefloor.
The better you perform, the faster your career progresses.
You will also face several Minigame challenges based on the difficulties DJs experience, helping you develop your attention and multitasking skills!
Performance Statistics
At the end of each Set, receive a detailed analysis of your performance.
Analyze:
• Transition quality
• Beat accuracy
• Completed missions
• Most used effects
• Technical mistakes
The system shows exactly where you improved and where you still need to get better, helping you grow with every session.
Dynamic Crowd: Learn to Read the Dancefloor
The crowd in DJ Life Simulator is not just a background animation. It is alive and reactive.
Each person on the dancefloor has musical preferences based on the clothing styles they wear.
Play the right Tracks to keep the energy high, experiment to win over different types of people, and truly learn how professional DJs read the dancefloor.
The crowd's reaction directly reflects your technical and musical decisions through their dancing and the aura indicators.
Your Style, Your Journey
Customize your DJ to reflect your identity by fully customizing the body and clothing using the money earned from gigs.
Import Your Own Music (MP3 and WAV)
Import your own music to create custom sets and practice with the tracks you already know.
Important: The game only supports audio files in MP3 and WAV formats.
You can:
• Import individual MP3 or WAV tracks from your computer
• Import an entire folder containing MP3 or WAV tracks
• Import your Rekordbox XML library (the referenced tracks must also be in MP3 or WAV)
We have a tutorial on our YouTube channel.
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